Few years on the Earth
The Buffelsfontein Gold Mine, located near Stilfontein southwest of Johannesburg, has become the center of a heartbreaking humanitarian and legal crisis. This abandoned mine has been a focal point of illegal mining activities, a common occurrence in South Africa where gold reserves often draw desperate miners to abandoned shafts. These miners, known as “zama zamas,” … Read more
The Sahara Desert, one of the most arid and inhospitable places on Earth, has recently witnessed an extraordinary weather event: the first major flood in half a century. This rare phenomenon occurred after two days of intense rainfall in September 2024, causing unprecedented flooding in southeastern Morocco. The rain exceeded yearly averages in some areas, … Read more
Rebecca Cheptegei, a determined and promising athlete who competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, has tragically become the latest victim of gender-based violence in East Africa. Rebecca set on fire by her boyfriend in her home in Kenya’s Trans Nzoia County, is now in critical condition, battling for her life with burns covering 75% of … Read more
The African continent, often referred to as the cradle of humanity, is a land of immense diversity, rich history, and vast potential. With 54 countries, over 1.3 billion people, and thousands of ethnic groups, continent is a tapestry of cultures, languages, and landscapes. From the Sahara Desert in the north to the lush rainforests of … Read more